Gulf Coast Living, Bay City, Texas

Gulf Coast Living, Bay City, Texas

Bay City is located 20 miles away from the gulf coast and Matagorda Beach. After crossing the Intracoastal Waterway, you will find 22 miles of accessible beach. Matagorda Beach is a favorite place for both locals and visitors for soaking up the sun, fishing, gathering seashells and simply spending time with family and friends in the salt air.

Guld Coast living in Bay City, Texas includes access to two rivers, five bays and numerous sloughs and creeks. Water sports are plentiful, from fishing and kayaking to surfing and scuba diving. Our great weather and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico gives us a reason to play outside pretty much whenever we want. We have both a spring and fall growing season for the gardeners among us and for many residents birding and fishing are part of the Gulf Coast lifestyle. We have a 35-acre Matagorda County Birding Nature Center in Bay City and a 1600-acre Matagorda Bay Nature Park in nearby Matagorda that gives us hundreds of acres of marshes and dunes for truly experiencing the outdoors.

Fishing opportunities are extensive and we enjoy everything from fly fishing the Colorado or Tres Palacios rivers to fishing the bay for Red Fish, Trout or Flounder. From May through October, we hold fishing tournaments throughout the county. Biking enthusiasts love the area for its wide open spaces and there is no better place to sail than in Matagorda Bay.

Calendar of Events

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Bay City Market Days on the Square will be held from 9 am to4 pm. Saturday, November 19 at the Ma…
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I have lived in Bay City for 7 years after moving from the Deer Park area. We enjoy living in Bay City for many of the city's attributes; from the slow pace, friendly atmosphere to the close proximity to the beach and river. It is easy to be involved in the community's organizations because people are friendly and willing to help each other out. It is such a great welcoming culture from the Houston lifestyle.

Rafael Gonzales Bay City Resident

About Bay City

With its early Texas historic facades and local charm, Bay City is a perfect destination. Located ninety miles southwest of Houston, Bay City is a beautiful place to raise a family with a historical atmosphere and small town values. Residents enjoy the diversity of city living and being surrounded by the beautiful wildlife that Matagorda County offers. Only half an hour from the gulf coast and an hour away from Houston, we can guarantee you will never bore of the many activities in the area. Bay City is an outdoor enthusiasts paradise with hunting, fishing, bird watching and swimming available year-round just a short drive away. The city also offers the historical downtown with plenty of shops and restaurants to keep you coming back for more!